Tag: Non-dispersibles

Introduction One of the most persistent operational headaches in modern wastewater treatment is the management of rags, wipes, and non-dispersibles. For municipal engineers and plant superintendents, the failure of headworks equipment does not just mean manual cleaning; it results in deragging pumps downstream, compromised biological processes, and significant unscheduled overtime. In the U.S. market, two […]

INTRODUCTION One of the most persistent operational headaches in modern wastewater treatment is the management of non-dispersibles—specifically wipes, rags, and plastics. For municipal design engineers and plant superintendents, the failure to effectively manage these solids at the headworks or pump station results in “ragging,” a phenomenon that costs utilities millions annually in deragging labor, reduced […]